Upcoming Pakistani Movies 2017 Reviews and Trailers – A Must Read!

The year 2016 was a promising one in terms of satisfying audience regarding their thirst for Pakistani movies. The journey associated with revival of Pakistani cinema is not over yet and just like the previous year, 2017 is going to unleash more blockbusters for local as well as international audience. Pakistani Movies 2017 are going to surprise you for sure!

If you missed the festivity linked with Pakistani movies launched in 2016, it would be appropriate to look at what happened back there by visiting our Movies Page.

As discussed above, this year is going to offer a complete dose of action, music, glamour and comedy. So, be ready to witness the mesmerizing era of Pakistani cinema. The much awaiting Pakistani movies of 2017, which are proposed to boost up indigenous film industry, are listed as under.

Balu Mahi – Pakistani Movies 2017

Balu Mahi is a humorous romantic comedy movie scheduled to be launched on 10th February 2017. Directed by Haissam Hussain, this movie would definitely attract a large number of audiences from all over Pakistan. This movie is produced under the banner of HKC Entertainment while Grand Showbiz Media is the sole international distributor of the film. Apart from hilarious script, it also includes five melodious songs composed by Sahir Bagga. According to some critics, the teasers and posters of the movie share some resemblance with Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bansali’s work. The leads of the film vehemently negate this idea and suggest that Ballu Mahi is a typical Pakistani movie depicting our very own culture.

Information

Producer: Sadia Jabbar

Director: Haissam Hussain

Writer: Saad Azhar

Release Date: 10th Feb 2017

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Cast

Usman Khalid Butt as Balu “Bilal”

Ainy Jafferi as Mahi

Sadaf Kanwal as Sharmeen

What’s this film about?

This film revolves around a young couple naming “Mahi” a passionate girl and “Balu” who has just returned from England and accidentally meets Mahi, which is the actual turning point of his life. Ainy Jafferi shared in an interview that Mahi is a character that relates to women empowerment and resonates with aspiring young girls of Pakistan.

Why you should watch this film?

By simply watching the trailer of the film, one certainly feels the freshness of a plot around which whole movie revolves. A perfect combination of romance and comedy has always clicked for film producers and this movie seems to do good business in prevailing circumstances. The cast itself has its impact over the audience and the gorgeous looking pair of Usman Khalid and Ainy Jafferi is another compelling factor to watch this movie. The approximate budget of this movie is 12 Billion Rs, which is a good one for this type of movie.

Watch “Balu Mahi” trailer

Maula Jatt 2

Maula jatt 2 is a sequel of Punjabi movie maula jatt released back there in 1979. Fawad Khan will appear as Maula Jatt while Hamza Ali Abbasi will perform the role of Noori Nath. The all time favorite dialogues of previous movie have also been included to maintain originality of concept.

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Producers: Faisal Rafi & Bilal Lashari

Director: Bilal Lashari

Writer: Bilal Lashari

Release Date: 2017

Genre: Action Drama

Cast

What’s this film about?

Based on Punjabi culture, this film is proposed to open new horizons for Punjabi cinema in Pakistan. According to director Bilal Lashari, Waar movie was loved for the stylistic factor but a strong script is the strength of his new venture. Most of shooting is done in rural areas of Sindh province. Since, story of this film is still a mystery, yet we hope that it will come up to the expectations of the audience.

Why you should watch this film?

Maula Jatt 2 is a typical Punjabi action movie but with a twist of modern layout. There is definitely a surprise for the fans of Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi, as both of these actors will appear in a different getup. The Gandasa genre is not new but with these two dashing personalities, Maula Jatt2 will rock the cinemas. Another interesting fact about the movie is that Hamza has undergone hardcore training to build up muscles and strong physique.

Another interesting fact about the movie is that Hamza has undergone hardcore training to build up muscles and strong physique. Since, Hamza and Fawad has always appeared in soft and romantic roles, it would be surprising for their fans to see them in an amazing new appearance.

“Maula Jatt 2” trailer

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Chalay Thay Saath

Chalay Thay Saath, a romantic drama is based on Hunza culture and most of the shooting was done in Gilgit Balltistan. Watching the mere teaser explains that the movie will unveil scenic beauty of northern Pakistan like never done before. “Outdoor shooting of the film was completed in 45 days and it was an eye opening experience” as shared by “Kent S Leung” on Instagram.

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Cast

Syra Shehroz as Resham

Kent S Leung

Osama Tahir as Zain

Mansha Pasha as Tania

Zhalay Sarhady

Behroz Sabzwari

What’s this film about?

Chalay Thay Sath is all about friendship, family and relationship. It tells us how love helps you to relive after losing everything. Syra shehroz is playing the role of Resham, a doctor by profession. Although associated with a serious and tough job, Resham is a light hearted and fun loving person. The film is all about a trip towards north featuring Syra and her friends. So, as a whole Chalay Thay Sath sounds like an entertaining and youth oriented movie.

The film is all about a trip towards north featuring Syra and her friends. So, as a whole Chalay Thay Sath sounds like an entertaining and youth oriented movie.

Why you should watch this film?

Apart from shining stars of Pakistan, an International film star Kent S Leung is also appearing as a male lead. This fact wasn’t revealed during early promotional campaign of the film and has surely created some hype. For the fans of Syra Shehroz, this debut film of her is surely a reason to watch the movie. Syra looks stunning in the movie like she always

Syra looks stunning in the movie like she always do. The chemistry of both the leads is amazing, which is going to be a compelling reason for the audience.

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Watch “Chalay Thay Saath” trailer

Yasir Nawaz the director of “Wrong Number” a massive hit of 2015 is now back with another romantic comedy. Mehrunisa V Lub You is planned to hit cinema halls on Eid-ul-fitr 2017. Yasir once again relied on Danish Taimoor who is appearing as a male lead accompanying Sana Javed as female lead.

While addressing a press conference, Danish didn’t disclosed anything about the script for the sake of maintaining confidentiality. However, one thing was revealed that it is a commercial film with lots of humor, romance and a strong message at the end.

Information

Producer: Hassan Zia

Director: Yasir Nawaz

Writer: Yasir Nawaz, Saqib Sameer

Release Date: Eid-ul-Fitr 2017

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Cast

Danish Taimoor

Sana Javed

Javed Shaikh

What’s this film about?

Since, not much is available regarding the story of the movie but one thing is sure that it is a pure romantic comedy. The dashing Danish Tamoor is going to appear on cinema screens for the 3rd time after his two massive hits “Jaleebi & Wrong Number”. Mehrunisa V Lub You is produced under the banner of YNH, a joint venture of Yasir Nawaz, Nida Yasir and Hassan Zia.

Why you should watch this film?

The massive set of the movie is constructed under supervision of Nida Yasir and is termed as to be the largest set ever created in the history of Pakistani movies. In fact, a whole neighborhood is created including Karachi’s busiest commercial area “Burns road” to give a genuine affect in the movie. The script is written by Yasir himself, however the screenplay was written by Saqib Sameer. So, this movie is going to be full paisa wasool with lots of hilarious acts and melodious songs to keep you on your toes. Moreover, Sana Javed is marking her debut and her fans are waiting anxiously to watch her stunning performance on big screen.

Watch “Mehrunisa V Lub You” trailer

Raasta – Pakistani Movies 2017

Raasta is the upcoming new movie of 2017, which is an action thriller with a romantic touch as well. The teaser of Raasta is already released, which starts with a dialogue delivered from Sahir lodhi. “Dunya mein do tarha ke log hotay hain- Aik meri tarha, Aik Tumhari tarha, aur mujhe dono se nafrat hai!”

Well, the dialogue seems to be strong enough to ascertain how thrilling the movie will be. Naveed Raza, a co-actor in the film speaks about the genre of the movie and suggests, “It is neither a cheap comedy flick nor will you find any Bollywood flavor in it. It’s going to be a somber film focusing on the bond between two brothers”.

Information

Producer: Moid Ul Hassan, Dr. Faisal Zia, Sahir Lodhi

Director: Sahir Lodhi

Writer: Shahid Naqvi, Sahir Lodhi

Release Date: 2017

Genre: Action Drama

Cast

What’s this film about?

This action packed movie revolves around the life of two brothers, who are determined to take revenge in a failed political system. Official trailer promises thrill, action bloodshed, and violence at its peak. In short, Raasta is a complete entertaining project for contemporary cinema audience of Pakistan.

Why you should watch this film?

The biggest charm of the movie is off course Sahir lodhi, who is co-producer and appearing as a male lead along with Saima Azhar. Raasta is the debut film for both the leads and they are quite hopeful for their upcoming venture. Mathira is also making a guest appearance in a song, most probably an item song. So, there is much one can relate to this film in terms of action, glamour, romance and thrill.